Wayne Wonder
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Biography
[Edit]Dancehall and reggae provided a foundation for Jamaica-born singer Wayne Wonder (born Von Wayne Charles). But his later albums — Schizophrenic and Da Vibe — veered further and further toward hip-hop and rap. His collaborations include work with J'son from Soul for Real, Foxy Brown, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes from TLC. This resulted in even greater success for Wonder. Five tunes from Da Vibe were in rotation by commercial radio stations throughout the Caribbean.
Born in Franklin Town, a small village near Rae Town in eastern Jamaica, Wonder has been singing most of his life. His mother sang with the choir at the Galilee Gospel Church. Writing his first songs at the age of 13, Wonder launched his career when he accepted an invitation to perform every Wednesday night at Metro Media in Allman Town. Although he impressed Sly Dunbar during an audition at Sonic Sounds, Dunbar's commitment to touring with Black Uhuru prevented him from signing the young singer.
The turning point in Wonder's career came when he met influential producer and record company owner King Tubby. Under Tubby's direction, he recorded his first single, "Long and Lasting Love," in 1985. Tubby's premature death shortly afterward put a damper on Wonder's success. He recalled in a late-'90s interview, "In my bed one morning, I heard the news that they shot him in his yard. An' my head mash up 'cause this was the first producer who embrace me an' decide to work with me."
Although he recorded a few more singles with other producers at Sonic Sounds, Wonder continued to falter. Things began to improve after reconnecting with Dave Kelly, a primary-school friend who had become a much-respected recording engineer. Working together, Wonder and Kelly produced a long series of hit singles, including original songs such as "Saddest Day," "Talk About," "Live and Learn," "Excess Amount," "Glamour Girl," "Sweet and Sour," "Bashment Girl," "Rainbow," "Searching Dem Searching," and "Warm Jamaican Christmas" — and covers of American pop tunes ("Fast Car" and "Anything for You").
Wonder played an important role in the success of Buju Banton, writing Banton's early hits "Murderer," "Deportee," and "Boom Bye Bye"; recording a duet ("Bonafide Love [Movie Star]"); and touring the world together. When Banton signed with United States-based Mercury Records, his decision to work as a soloist was a severe setback for Wonder. Attempting to resurrect his career, Wonder formed a band, Alias, with each musician performing under a pseudonym. Dave Kelly, for example, was known as the Stranger, Baby Cham became Herman, Frisco Kid became Bops, Frankie Sly became Jake Dem, and Wonder took the name Surprise. As an offshoot of Alias, the Entourage featured Demo Delgado and Showki-Ru and represented the only project in which Wonder played an instrument.
Wonder launched his own record label, Singso, in 2000. Wonder's career exploded globally in 2003 when his album No Holding Back and the single "No Letting Go" were released on major-label Atlantic. The smooth single dominated urban radio in America, and a slew of compilations featuring old Wonder tracks flooded the market. One of the best, Trojan's Inna Bashment Style, was released in 2005. He returned with a new album in 2007, when Foreva climbed into the Top Five on Billboard's Reggae Album chart. Five years later, after leaving the VP label and forming his own Singso imprint, My Way landed with guest appearances from Mya and Shaggy. The album also featured production from Stephen McGregor and the Miami-based team Riddim Fingaz.
Title: The Real Bad Boys (feat. Ninjaman & Surpriz) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae
Title: Penthouse Flashback - Buju Banton & Wayne Wonder
Artist: Buju Banton, Wayne Wonder
Genre: Reggae
Title: For My Love (feat. Trina) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Trina
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae
Title: Wayne Wonder & Sanchez, Pt. 2
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Sánchez / Sanchez
Title: Guiding Light - Single (feat. Surpriz) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, BADDA GENERAL
Genre: Reggae
Title: Wayne Wonder & Sanchez Pt. 2
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Sánchez / Sanchez
Title: Inna Bashment Style: The Roots of an Urban Warrior
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Title: Falling (Pink Panda Remix) - Single
Artist: Wayne Wonder, Khalia
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Stance Again (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Surprize!, Wayne Wonder
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancehall
Title: Wayne Wonder Masterpiece - EP
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae, Dancehall
Title: When She Want It (Maxi-Single)
Artist: Sürpriz / Surpriz, Wayne Wonder
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancehall
Title: Wayne Wonder Will Be Loving You
Artist: Wayne Wonder
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae, Dancehall
Collections
Title: Balistic Affair Riddim
Genre: Electronica, Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Death Metal, Reggae
Title: Reggae Summer Sun Vol. 1
Genre: Electronica, Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Death Metal, Reggae
Title: Ministry Of Sound, Throwback R&B Anthems 2015 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Blues
Title: Throwback Summer Jamz - Ministry Of Sound (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B
Title: Dancehall Payday Vol. 1
Genre: Electronica, Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Death Metal, Reggae
Title: Bun It Dung
Genre: Electronica, Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Death Metal, Reggae
Title: Reggae World Riddim
Genre: Electronica, Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Death Metal, Reggae
Title: 90s Away Untitled Music (CD2)
Genre: Euro House, Rock, Reggae, Dancehall, Alternative
Title: Reggae Dancehall Hits 3CD (CD3)
Genre: Garage, Reggae, Dancehall, Reggae Fusion
Title: Latest & Greatest Reggae Party (CD1)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Latest & Greatest Reggae Dancehall Hits (CD2)
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, World Music, Dance Pop
Title: Select Mix Rewind Series Vol. 32
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Reggae Romantic Cruise Songs
Genre: Reggae
Title: Greatest Ever Reggae Dancehall 3CD (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Reggae, Dancehall, Reggae Fusion
Title: 100 Friends Of The Day Off (CD1)
Genre: Electro, Electropop, Rap, Dancefloor, Reggae, Dancehall, Latin, Dance Pop, Trap
Title: Partybreaks And Remixes 0707 (CD2)
Genre: Reggaeton, World Music
Title: Options Sound Convention 180215 (CD2)
Genre: Freestyle Music, Electro, Reggae, Dancehall, Latin, Dubstep
Title: Get 100 Ultimate Dancefloor Select (CD3)
Genre: Electronica, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Latin, Trap
Title: Partybreaks And Remixes - All In One July 2018.004 (CD1)
Genre: Electro, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Latin, Funk, Trap
Title: DMC DJs Guide To Summer (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Dancefloor, Latin, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Exclusives Quality - Coming Soon (CD1)
Genre: Industrial, Electro, Hip Hop/R&B, Dancefloor, Latin, Disco, Pop, Dance Pop, Funk, EBM, Trap
Title: RSVP Reggae 2019
Title: Ultimate Reggae The Classics (CD5)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Punk Rock, Reggae, World Music, Pop
Title: Ministry Of Sound - Reggae Summer Soundsystem 2019 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dub, Dancehall, Ska
Title: Lets Dance Party September 2019 (CD1)
Genre: House, Reggaeton, World Music, Latin, Alternative, Dubstep
Title: Partybreaks And Remixes All In One January 002 (CD4)
Genre: Electro, Reggae Fusion, World Music, Latin, Nu Disco, Trap
Title: Down In Jamaica 40 Years Of VP Records (CD2)
Genre: Electronica
Title: Dancehall Fresh Sounds (CD1)
Genre: Dancehall
Title: Hot Dancehall Music (CD2)
Title: 155 DJ Loaded Hottest Sounds (CD4)
Genre: House, Electro, Dancefloor, Dancehall, Reggaeton, Latin, Dance Pop
Title: 100 Hit Tracks The Ultimate Collection: R&B Anthems (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Soul, Reggae, Pop
Title: Reggae Vaccine 2021
Genre: Reggae
Title: 2000s Dancehall Essentials 2021 (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: ’90s Dancehall Essentials 2021 (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, Dance Pop
Title: ’90s Dancehall Essentials 2021 (CD2)
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, Dance Pop
Title: Dancehall Essentials 2021 (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Dancehall Essentials 2021 (CD2)
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Angel In Zion (CD1)
Genre: Reggae
Title: The Golden Reggae Mix Release 2022 (CD2)
Genre: Reggae
Title: Rule Number On Dancehall Mixtape 2023 (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Reggae, Dub, Dancehall
Title: Mastermix Essential Hits: Afrobeats 2022
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Jam Dancehall Party (CD2)
Genre: Dancefloor, Reggae, Dance Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Broken Silence
Artist: Foxy Brown
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Soul, Rock, Punk Rock, World Music, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Buju and Friends
Artist: Buju Banton
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Reggae, Roots Reggae, Dancehall, Dance Pop
Title: Christmas Album
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Reggae, World Music, Latin, Pop, Traditional Pop Music, Theatre/Soundtrack, Vocal & Symphonic